Real Estate

Tax-Free Profit Exclusion: Prorate For Long Term Rentals That Turn Into Primary Homes

Unfortunately, sometimes dreams don’t come true. In my quest to simplify life, I was blinded by the belief that the rental property I bought in 2003 would also be eligible for the full $250,000 / $500,000 tax-free profit exclusion if I moved back in tomorrow and lived in it for the next two years before […]

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Mortgage Interest Deduction Limit and Income Phaseout

The mortgage interest deduction limit has decreased since the new Tax Cut & Jobs Act was passed in 2018. In the past, you could deduct mortgage interested on up to $1 million in mortgage indebtedness. Today, according to the IRS, the maximum mortgage amount you can claim interest on is $750,000 on first or second

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Go Up The Housing Price Curve To Find Better Value: Avoid The Frenzy Zone

If you want to find better value when buying a house, then avoid the Frenzy Zone. The Frenzy Zone is essentially the housing price point where the majority of people can buy. If you look for homes priced above the Frenzy Zone, demand drops of significantly. As a result, you should be able to get

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Why Rental Property Is A Powerful Asset Class

From a financial standpoint, rental property is at the top of the list of assets to own. Why rental property? Let’s explore the main benefits of this asset class. But first of all, you have to be smart about investing in a rental property. Otherwise it can become a huge headache if you don’t screen properly.

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Real Estate Crowdsourcing Investing With Fundrise

A lot of you have expressed interest investing in real estate over the years as part of a diversified  investment portfolio strategy. However, some of you don’t have the 20%-30% downpayment to get started in rental property investing. Therefore, I’d like to explore the real estate crowdsourcing industry with Fundrise. With Fundrise, you can invest in

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Real Estate: My Favorite Investment Asset Class To Build Wealth

Real estate is my favorite investment asset class to build wealth for regular folks. For hundreds of years, real estate has built tremendous wealth for millions of people. I don’t expect this trend to ever change in our lifetimes. Today, investors can invest in high quality residential and industrial real estate across the country with

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The Easiest Real Estate Investing Strategy To Build Wealth

Following the easiest real estate investing strategy will make you a wealthy person over time. As a real estate investor since 2003, I want to now share this real estate investing strategy with you. Ever since selling an SF rental property in 2017, I’ve been a happier man. Not having to deal with disrespectful tenants

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